Industry News
Shaping hard carbon electrodes for next-gen batteries
Scientists have used inorganic zinc-based compounds to improve the capacity of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Soap-inspired electrolyte for designing longer-lasting batteries
Researchers have found that a promising electrolyte for designing longer lasting lithium batteries has complex nanostructures that act like micelle structures do in soaped water. [ + ]
New ultra-strong material for microchip sensors
Researchers have developed a new microchip-based material that demonstrates mechanical properties that are necessary for vibration isolation on a microchip. [ + ]
Monolithically integrated photo battery achieves high voltage
Scientists have developed a solar-powered energy storage system that can reportedly achieve the high voltage levels required for applications in Internet of Things environments. [ + ]
Longer-lasting electric vehicles with dual-ion batteries
Researchers have developed an innovative polymer binder to extend the lifespan and storage capacity of dual-ion batteries for electric vehicles. [ + ]
New error compensation method for precise 3D printing
Researchers have developed a method to correct tilt and curvature errors when conducting two-photon polymerisation 3D printing. [ + ]
A new class of silicon-compatible metal oxides to power electronics
Researchers have observed a new class of silicon-compatible metal oxides that could enable the development of advanced devices such as low-energy electronics. [ + ]
Innovative superconducting strip photon detector unveiled
Researchers have developed a superconducting wide-strip photon detector (SWSPD) with a superconducting strip over 200 times wider than the conventional nanostrip. [ + ]
Introducing next-gen magnesium-ion batteries
Researchers have developed a next-generation quasi-solid-state magnesium-ion battery that addresses the limits of material scarcity and safety concerns. [ + ]
Generating magnetism in non-magnetic materials
Researchers have developed a wireless device that can control and make magnetism appear in non-magnetic materials. [ + ]
Qld startup to pioneer superconducting quantum hardware
The University of Queensland has launched a superconducting quantum technology company to build technology that is 1000 times smaller than what is currently available. [ + ]
AI to lighten the load in the fight against bushfires
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have used AI technology to power NOBURN, a mobile phone app that can help predict and prevent bushfires. [ + ]
Using lasers to 'heat and beat' 3D-printed metals
Researchers have developed a new method for 3D-printing metal that could help reduce costs and make more efficient use of resources. [ + ]
NIST creates high-res single-photon superconducting camera
Researchers have developed a high-resolution single-photon superconducting camera that contains 400,000 pixels; it could advance everything from biomedical imaging to astronomical observations. [ + ]
Edible rechargeable battery among TIME's list of Best Innovations
A totally edible and rechargeable battery developed by the Italian Institute of Technology has been nominated on TIME's 2023 list of Best Innovations. [ + ]